Category Archives: 8-Miscellaneous

If you have been following along for very long then you have heard me make mention of my magic attic. When we moved into this house, just over two years ago, I discovered that the previous owner had left behind … Continue reading →

Well the leather sewing machine belt drive cord gave up the ghost. A little disappointing that it only lasted about three weeks of moderate use. Rather than waste my remaining leather cord, I made a trip to the Big Box … Continue reading →

The pole lathe takes a little getting used too. Even more so since I’m trying to learn to use it and learn to turn simultaneously. It took me a couple of hours to develop a rhythm and feel for the … Continue reading →

This will be a first in a series of ongoing post as I learn to use the spring pole lathe. These posts will be mostly for my own journaling purposes, but it may prove useful to others as well. When … Continue reading →

My day job is M-F, 8-5. I’m thankful that I have such a job. I’m home every evening and off every weekend. However, it does make having access to certain things a little difficult. Dr.’s appointments for instance require planning … Continue reading →

My nephew was in from college a couple of weeks ago and told me that he had a project for us to work on over the long Thanksgiving break. me..”Sure, no problem. What do you want to make?” him…”A new … Continue reading →